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St Michael's

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About

St Michael's ward encompasses Coventry's historic city centre, containing the iconic ruins of St Michael's Cathedral, destroyed during the Second World War. The area includes the modern cathedral, built adjacent to the old ruins, and the surrounding pedestrianised shopping precincts. Coventry Transport Museum, detailing the city's automotive history, is a key institution here.

The ward is defined by its post-war reconstruction, visible in its concrete architecture and planned layout. It functions as the primary retail and commercial hub for the city, with the Upper Precinct and Lower Precinct shopping areas. The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum provides local cultural resources, while Broadgate hosts public events at its central square.

Area overview

On average St Michael's has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 223 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 28.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Michael's is £42,904 per year. There are 8 schools in St Michael's: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). St Michael's is home to around 28,957 people, with a population density of about 7,430.8 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
223
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Michael's Population
28,957
Population density
7,430.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
107.57(+178%)
Shoplifting
31.67(+264%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.48(+109%)
Other theft
19.06(+235%)
Public order
18.79(+210%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,533
26.01%
African
4,774
16.49%
Other White
3,637
12.56%
Indian
2,859
9.87%
Bangladeshi
1,467
5.07%
Total population: 28,957

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
8,052
32.31%
Level 4 qualifications or above
7,447
29.88%
No qualifications
3,774
15.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,141
8.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,758
7.05%
Total 16+ residents: 24,923

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,122
46.99%
Other social rented
1,869
21.31%
Owns outright
1,059
12.07%
Owns with a mortgage
766
8.73%
Social rents from council
613
6.99%
Total households: 8,772

Property prices in St Michael's

Median price£157,500
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £182K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 (about £207 per square foot) in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £326,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Michael's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£300,000£183
Semi-Detached8£206,000£225
Terraced54£159,500£203
Flats14£126,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Michael's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£123,000£139,500£136,250
2017£130,000£140,000£125,375
2018£142,750£158,000£155,750
2019£155,000£225,000£137,500
2020£139,000£222,000£158,000
2021£129,000£195,000£146,250
2022£144,000£237,000£180,000
2023£128,000£170,250£145,000
2024£131,500£212,500£155,000
2025£139,000£202,500£162,000
2026£124,000£225,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£164£161
2017£223£201£155
2018£242£201£177
2019£297£230£164
2020£236£225£164
2021£221£197£182
2022£238£251£214
2023£227£216£198
2024£216£222£198
2025£245£232£207
2026£231£210£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Michael's in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Coventry district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,076
Band F£3,635
Band G£4,195
Band H£5,033

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for St Michael's ward.

Local councillors

Sanjida Jobbar

St Michael's - Elected 10 Oct 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about St Michael's

Is St Michael's safe?

St Michael's records about 223 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St Michael's?

The median sale price in St Michael's is £157,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in St Michael's?

St Michael's has 6 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is St Michael's?

St Michael's scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Michael's sits around rank 7,670 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in St Michael's?

The average household income in St Michael's is around £42,904 per year, and 29% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Michael's?

St Michael's is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).

All postcodesin St Michael's

CV12HT

Bramble Street

CV12PS

New Union Street

CV15BU

Alexandra Road

CV12LJ

Friars Road

CV13GJ

Butts

CV12JE

Friars' Road

CV15RP

Fairfax Street

CV15HA

Albert Street

CV15PT

Read Street

CV12JP

London Road

CV12DF

St Georges Road

CV12JL

Friars' Road

CV15HN

Wright Street

CV11FS

St Michael's

CV24GD

Swan Lane

CV12BZ

Monks Road

CV12TT

Parkside

CV12HN

New Union Street

CV12BU

St Margaret Road

CV13AX

Lower Holyhead Road

CV12BP

Northfield Road

CV15BX

Coronation Road

CV36TA

Central Six Retail Park

CV15PG

Berry Street

CV14FA

Bond Street

CV11PB

Bishop Street

CV12AD

Cornwall Road

CV15NZ

Colchester Street

CV15AF

Iden Road

CV12AH

Strathmore Avenue

CV15BJ

King Edward Road

CV12FZ

Manor Road

CV24NX

Thackhall Street

CV15WT

Ford Street

CV13HX

Greyfriars Road

CV15SE

Priory Place

CV24PY

Heath Road

CV31HZ

Binley Road

CV11DG

St Michael's

CV15AL

The Chantries

CV13ES

Gordon Street

CV12NU

Cheylesmore

CV12GB

Greyfriars Lane

CV13BF

Poppleton Close

CV12DG

St Georges Road

CV15HZ

Redcar Road

CV11NG

St Michael's

CV11ET

Warwick Row

CV13GP

Upper York Street

CV11LF

Hertford Street

CV11EY

Warwick Row

CV15FH

Pensilva Way

CV12AJ

Strathmore Avenue

CV12DR

Firedrake Croft

CV14FU

Bond Street

CV15LS

Day's Lane

CV12BS

Northfield Road

CV12BY

Monks Road

CV14GZ

Hill Street

CV24FP

Grantham Street

CV15GX

Adelaide Street

CV15FX

Bird Street

CV12EE

Manor House Drive

CV11LN

Broadgate

CV13LB

Brunswick Road

CV15JD

King William Street

CV12DW

The Quadrant

CV12BN

Northfield Road

CV12JU

Paradise Street

CV14AG

Upper Well Street

CV11DL

Market Way

CV11EJ

St Michael's

CV12HX

Grafton Street

CV11DY

St Michael's

CV12HZ

Gulson Road

CV15EJ

East Street

CV15ED

Fargo Village

CV13GG

Butts

CV19ZZ

Earl Street

CV12PU

Harper Road

CV56QW

St Michael's

CV13EH

Queens Road

CV24WA

Hans Close

CV13JB

Croft Road

CV24FS

Britannia Street

CV12EL

The Quadrant

CV13RW

Greyfriars Road

CV12DP

New Union Street

CV12FL

Park Road

CV15PR

East Street

CV15BN

Alfred Road

CV15EL

East Street

CV14FT

Stoney Stanton Road

CV12NP

Stoney Road

CV15TB

Fairfax Street

CV15AS

Adderley Street

CV12EG

The Quadrant

CV12UF

Kilderkin Court

CV36AJ

Station Square

CV13RY

Greyfriars Road